Doctors team up to take on youth mental health crisis
Doctors team up to take on youth mental health crisis With illnesses like depression and anxiety on the rise, mental health specialists and front-line doctors are training each other and integrating their work to improve care for children and teens. Click here for the article
Recent suicides are illustrating the need for better mental health care
Recent suicides are illustrating the need for better mental health care The deaths of Cheslie Kryst, Ian Alexander Jr. and others are raising awareness about the rising rates of suicide and depression among Black Americans. Click here for the article
Where mental health help is scarce, Telehealth makes a big difference
Where Mental Health help is scarce, telehealth makes a big difference When the nearest psychiatrist’s office is dozens or even hundreds of miles away, a virtual connection may be enough to help people living with serious mental health conditions get effective care through their local primary care clinic, a new study shows. Click here for […]
How Self-Care May Improve Your Mental Health
How Self-Care May Improve Your Mental Health Self-care is beneficial for mental health. Researchers found that self-care like physical activity, sleep quality, and nutrition may improve depression related to the coronavirus pandemic. More research is needed to fully appreciate how self-care improves mental health. Click here for the article
Mental health is a focus for Team USA at Beijing Olympics
Mental Health is a focus for Team USA at Beijing Olympics During the Summer Olympics in Tokyo last year, star gymnast Simone Biles shined a light on the mental health struggles many Olympians face when she decided to withdraw from competition. Now, the United States’ best figure skaters, skiers and snowboarders will be vying for […]
School-based Suicide Prevention: Promising Approaches and Opportunities for Research
School-based Suicide Prevention: Promising Approaches and Opportunities for Research Rising numbers of youth suicide deaths have been an increasing concern, and patterns of emergency care visits suggest that the pandemic may have exacerbated suicide risk among certain groups of youth. School settings present a critical opportunity for identifying risk and preventing youth suicide. Click here for […]